* Grows quickly* Baby will reach for objects; develops strength to hold up head; next, will roll over and eventually sit up.* Starts moving arms and legs and will begin to crawl* Begins to pull up to stand and then take a step or two.* Babies begin sucking even before they are born. Eventually, will learn to bite and chew.* Eyesight develops and likes to watch bright things and movement.* Recognises distinct sounds, voices and music* Uses body to wiggle to music.* Likes to push things with hands and feet; also likes to use hands to shake and hit things.* Tries to mimic and will clap and wave.* Drops or throws food or toys - learns about cause and effect.

* Needs the security of being held closely and rocked.* Routines provide security.* Begins to learn 'wait'.* Cries to express feelings and needs: hunger, sleepy, cranky, scared, uncomfortable* Needs love and attention from family members and caregivers.* Smiles often and likes to make others smile.* Loud or sudden noises will frighten.

* The world revolves around them* Family, especially mother, is important* Recognises and is fascinated by faces* Responds to familiar people* Strangers can cause some anxiety, especially around eight to nine months* Handles separation from parents for longer periods* Fascinated by other babies and children

* Learns about and experiences God's love and grace through people, their words and actions* God's love is modelled through loving family.* Learns that 'I am loved, God made me, Jesus loves me' through listening as they are regularly reminded and read to about God.* Listens while being held and prayed for by loving family and caregivers.

* Communicate by crying, using different pitches and tones, pointing, learning sign language* * Learns through repetition* Recognises familiar music and songs, books, toys* Responds to own name* Beginning to associate objects with words* Uses all senses to learn* Beginning to understand 'yes' and 'no'.

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